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Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware trade secrets

Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware trade secrets

Apple alleges that OpenAI orchestrated a campaign of intellectual property theft, recruiting hundreds of former staff to fuel its own device development.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta launches Muse Image AI that uses public Instagram photos by default

Meta launches Muse Image AI that uses public Instagram photos by default

Meta has released Muse Image, a generative AI tool that can create imagery by referencing public Instagram accounts via @-mentions.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

European Commission regulators are demanding a fundamental overhaul of Meta's app designs to combat compulsive behavior and protect user mental health.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

A 61-year-old man is in intensive care after a mid-air decompression on a flight from Greece led to a window shattering. The passenger was saved when others pulled him back into the cabin.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission has ordered Meta to overhaul features like infinite scroll and autoplay or face potential fines for violating the Digital Services Act.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
SK hynix debuts on Nasdaq with ADRs priced at $149 each

SK hynix debuts on Nasdaq with ADRs priced at $149 each

SK hynix began trading on the Nasdaq, raising $26.5 billion amid surging demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips essential for AI accelerators.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out of plane after window shatters mid-air

Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out of plane after window shatters mid-air

A Serbian man was nearly pulled from a Boeing 737-800 after engine debris shattered a window during a flight from Greece to Germany.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

OpenAI executive Fidji Simo is transitioning to a part-time advisor role following medical leave for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Canada proof of citizenship wait times jump to 19 months

Canada proof of citizenship wait times jump to 19 months

Processing times for Canadian citizenship certificates have jumped to 19 months as a backlog of 99,500 applicants grows following the implementation of Bill C-3.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta will build a 1-gigawatt data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, marking its first facility in Canada to support the expanding AI boom.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 14:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
SK Hynix US listing oversubscribed

SK Hynix US listing oversubscribed

The South Korean chipmaker's US listing has drawn massive investor interest as it seeks to finance new equipment to meet surging AI chip demand.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 13:07 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
IMF slashes global growth forecast citing US tariffs and trade disruption

IMF slashes global growth forecast citing US tariffs and trade disruption

The International Monetary Fund warns of a significant economic slowdown as US tariffs and Middle East volatility trigger market instability and rising energy costs.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 00:05 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products Company and the Afro Sheen line, has passed away at 99. He was an entrepreneur who broke corporate ceilings in finance, media, and beauty.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Australians pay estimated $10 million daily in credit card interest

Australians pay estimated $10 million daily in credit card interest

Australian households are losing millions daily to credit card interest and routine spending inefficiencies as debt levels climb.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and overhauls Xbox division to reduce costs

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and overhauls Xbox division to reduce costs

Microsoft is eliminating thousands of roles and divesting several game studios as part of a major overhaul to address falling margins and a shifting tech landscape.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Novartis to Buy Myricx Bio for Up to $1.5 Billion

Novartis to Buy Myricx Bio for Up to $1.5 Billion

Novartis has agreed to acquire UK-based Myricx Bio to integrate its first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate technology into its oncology portfolio.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 17:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Nvidia Supplier Hon Hai Reports Surging Sales on Solid AI Demand

Nvidia Supplier Hon Hai Reports Surging Sales on Solid AI Demand

Hon Hai's quarterly revenue surpassed analyst expectations as AI infrastructure orders offset declines in consumer electronics. The company is ramping up production to meet escalating demand.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 14:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Aperia Group CEO charged with laundering S$38 million in bungalow purchase

Aperia Group CEO charged with laundering S$38 million in bungalow purchase

The CEO and executives of Aperia Group face charges for laundering millions of dollars allegedly linked to a scheme bypassing US export controls on AI chips.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Motul, Winpart by CFAO, Energyswitch partner to expand access to premium lubricants

Motul, Winpart by CFAO, Energyswitch partner to expand access to premium lubricants

Motul, Winpart by CFAO, and Energyswitch have formed a strategic partnership to establish verified retail channels for genuine automotive lubricants in Nigeria.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Veterinary expert identifies best and worst locations for cat litter boxes

Veterinary expert identifies best and worst locations for cat litter boxes

Veterinary medical advisor Rebecca Greenstein explains that optimal litter box placement reduces feline stress and helps prevent potential health issues.

Business ·5 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read